Genus Tragopogon (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of Old World herbs with linear entire leaves and yellow or purple flower heads.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Members of the genus Tragopogon are commonly found along coastal cliffs in Europe and Asia where the soil is dry and well-drained.
- A wide range of wildlife, such as insects, rabbits, and hares, depend on plants belonging to the genus Tragopogon for nourishment.
- Some plants classified under the genus Tragopogon can thrive in poor soil, allowing them to cover and hold a mass of unstable ground.
- Researchers examining fossil data on flowers from the genus Tragopogon have been able to identify periods of significant climate change.
- At a botanical garden near the city, a very rare species from the genus Tragopogon is listed as an attraction with several guided tours every week.